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HR 7090118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain compensation to clinical trial participants.

Policy Area: Taxation
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 19, 2024
Latest Action Date
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 7090 from the 118th Congress, proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain compensation received by clinical trial participants from their gross income for tax purposes. The intent is to provide tax relief to individuals participating in clinical trials by not taxing their compensation as income. The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health but did not advance further and is currently classified as failed or expired. No full text or detailed summary is available for further specifics.

Bottom Line

H.R. 7090 aims to exempt clinical trial participant compensation from taxable income, but it did not progress beyond initial committee referral and is now expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code to exclude compensation to clinical trial participants from gross income.
  • It was introduced in the House and referred to the Subcommittee on Health on December 17, 2024.
  • The bill did not advance and is currently listed as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Individuals participating in clinical trials who receive compensation', 'Clinical research organizations and sponsors who may find participant recruitment more attractive']

Potential Concerns

["The bill's failure to advance means no changes to tax treatment were implemented, maintaining current tax obligations for clinical trial compensation.", 'Without full bill text, the scope and definitions of excluded compensation are unclear, which could affect implementation clarity.', 'Potential revenue impact on federal tax collections is unknown due to lack of detailed fiscal analysis.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the 118th Congress and referred to the House Subcommittee on Health but did not progress further. It falls within the policy area of taxation and relates to health policy by addressing compensation for clinical trial participants. The lack of further action suggests limited legislative momentum or prioritization during the session.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential increased participation in clinical trials due to tax-exempt compensation could accelerate medical research and development.', 'Clinical trial sponsors might adjust compensation structures to maximize tax benefits for participants.', 'Tax administration may require updated guidance and enforcement mechanisms to implement the exclusion.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Transparency is limited by the absence of a full bill text and official summary, restricting detailed analysis. The bill's referral to a subcommittee with no further action and its expired status indicate limited legislative progress. Fiscal impact assessments and implementation guidelines are not publicly available, which are critical for evaluating the bill's practical effects and oversight needs.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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